7.21.2009

UPDATE (to the above posted update): Thanks so much to Elizabeth for posting about the swap! I'm a bit overwhelmed by the response, but I do like a nice even number which means we have about 5 more spots (6 blocks = 1 spot; 12 blocks = 2 spots).WE ARE FULL! I will be sending out all the details when we return home from the beach on Saturday.

Yes, I'm a planner at heart, and I would like to finish a Christmas quilt *before* the actual holiday.

I would really like a scrappy Christmas quilt, but I don't want to buy a lot of miscellaneous fabric to make my quilt look scrappy.

You?

How about you join me for the 2009 Scrappy Christmas Block Swap?

It's easy! You can choose to commit to 6 blocks or 12 blocks, and get the same in return. We will be making blocks using Elizabeth's Scrappy Starling block tutorial at Oh, Fransson! (thanks, Elizabeth!). The blocks you create should feature holiday fabric, but do not have to be made solely of Christmas fabric. Feel free to include your favorite seasonal colors, polka dots, stripes, and fun patterns. When you finish your blocks you will mail two blocks to each of your team members. Deadline for mailing is September 1, which gives you plenty of time to back, quilt, and bind your quilt by the holidays.

Show your interest by commenting on this post...be sure to include your email address if you are a no-reply/anonymous commenter! I will allow signups until August 1, or until I feel overwhelmed.

*Also* if you really enjoy making these blocks you can send me an extra block and I will assemble a quilt to be auctioned with all proceeds being donated to charity. Because Christmas is about giving!

Please count me in - I would love an excuse to purchase some holiday fabric:) Thank you for putting notice up over at the Quilt A Long - I had better get my zig zag off the ground and make room for Christmas in July! Thanks again!foppers@charter.net

I've been buying Christmas fabric since I started quilting 4 years ago and have yet to do anything with any of the fabric. Count me in for 12! Plus this is my first swap! Oh boy I better get started today!

Hi! I can NOT commit to another swap, but I can do a block or two for the charity quilt if you would email your addy.

Just a thought, perhaps the charity quilt could be done in non-Christmas fabrics so that it can be used all year long? Again, that was just a thought. . .I'll do whatever you, as swap hostess, request.

I'd love to participate in this swap. I'm still unpacking from my move into my new house, but please count me in for 6+1 charity. :) This is my first swap in over 3 years! I'm so excited for it. I'd love a Christmas quilt.

This sounds like so much fun. Please count me in for 12 blocks and I could always make an extra if you are still collecting for the charity quilt:) I can't wait ot see how this goes as it will be my first swap.

Count me in :) I've been looking for one of these groups to join after being so inspired by Elizabeth's blog and the block party group. I would love to do 6 blocks and a charity block. Thanks you so much for organizing this swap and inspiring a little bit of the Christmas spirit.

I'll make 12 blocks, plus one for charity, if still needed. This will be my first block exchange, but I have been wanting to make the Hedgerow Blocks since I discovered Elizabeth's site. Thank you for the opportunity! Elizabethemail: ebethca@comcast.net

I would love to join in as long as being an Aussie doesn't cause a problem with mail-outs. I should be able to make 6 blocks as well as one charity block by the mailing date. Thanks - I would never think about a Christmas quilt otherwise!

Hi,I hope I am not too late to sign up. I have Christmas fabric that I never know what to do with and here is the solution!I would like to offere 6 blocks plus one for charity.acmilli@hotmail.co.ukHave a good holiday!x